Chocolaty Caramel-Nut Popcorn

Ingredients

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• 4 quarts popped popcorn
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• 1 cup brown sugar
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• ½ cup butter or margarine
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• ¼ cup light corn syrup
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• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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• ½ teaspoon salt
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• ½ teaspoon baking soda
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Instructions

1. 1
   Gather the ingredients.
2. 2
   Place popped popcorn into a large brown paper bag.
3. 3
   Combine brown sugar, margarine, corn syrup, vanilla, and salt in a microwave-safe bowl or dish. Microwave for 3 minutes, then stir until well blended. Microwave for another 1 1/2 minutes.
4. 4
   Remove brown sugar mixture from the microwave and stir in baking soda.
5. 5
   Pour over popcorn in the bag; fold the top edge of the bag once or twice to close, then shake to coat popcorn.
6. 6
   Place the bag into the microwave and cook for 70 seconds. Shake the bag, flip over, and cook for 70 seconds more.
7. 7
   Pour popcorn out onto waxed paper and let cool until coating is set, 3 to 5 minutes.